Evening Shift Operator — Food Packaging

Stratas Foods, LLC; Hillside (NJ); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Job summary

Stratas Foods in Hillside, NJ is seeking an Operator I to run filling, capping, labeling and sealing equipment to meet customer order driven production schedules. The role emphasizes safety and adherence to GMPs as you supervise machine operation and support maintenance.

Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma, ability to work independently, and strong multi-tasking skills. The position offers full-time hours with competitive pay and benefits in a busy food production environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Experience in a fast-paced food facility is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and stay self-motivated.
• Strong multi-tasking and organization skills.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds and standing for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Follow GMPs and safety guidelines and wear PPE.
• Determining machine adjustments based on product specifications and material requirements.
• Setting stops or guides to specified length as indicated by scale, rule, or template.
• Observing machine operation and detecting product defects and/or machine malfunctions.
• Actively identifies mechanical issues which have the potential for machine downtime and reporting to supervisor.
• Properly recording reasons for down time in CDC system.
• Stopping and resetting equipment when malfunctions occur, clearing jams, and reporting impairments.
• Performing periodic product sample weights to ensure proper fill weight and quality against customer standards.
• Replacing and replenishing containers of product and packaging supplies such as film, laminate, and mounts.
• Completing documentation required for product quality assurance.
• Performing changeovers and minor machine maintenance and coordinating with maintenance personnel.
• Providing assistance to mechanics during preventative maintenance following lockout/tagout procedures.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Work under pressure

Self-guided

Physical stamina

Lifting up to 50 pounds

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Stratas Foods in Hillside, NJ is seeking an Operator I to run filling, capping, labeling and sealing equipment to meet customer order driven production schedules. The role emphasizes safety and adherence to GMPs as you supervise machine operation and support maintenance.

Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma, ability to work independently, and strong multi-tasking skills. The position offers full-time hours with competitive pay and benefits in a busy food production environment.